§ 1201.13. How will NARA contract for collection services?
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NARA uses the services of a private collection contractor where it determines that such use is in NARA's best interest. When NARA determines that there is a need to contract for collection services, NARA:
(a)Retains sole authority to:
(1)Resolve any dispute with the debtor regarding the validity of the debt;
(2)Compromise the debt;
(3)Suspend or terminate collection action;
(4)Refer the debt to the DOJ for litigation; and
(5)Take any other action under this part;
(b)Requires the contractor to comply with the:
(1)Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, to the extent specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(m);
(2)Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692-1692o); and
(3)Other applicable Federal and State laws pertaining to debt collection practices and applicable regulations of NARA in this part;
(c)Requires the contractor to account accurately and fully for all amounts collected; and
(d)Requires the contractor to provide to NARA, upon request, all data and reports contained in its files related to its collection actions on a debt.
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- 15 USC 1692-1692o
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